NFL Draft: Grading Cam Newton and the 2011 first-round picks

Cam Newton is on his way out of Carolina. A look back at the production of the Panthers’ quarterback and other 2011 first-round picks.

5. Arizona: Patrick Peterson

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The Cardinals dipped into the LSU secondary for Patrick Peterson and got themselves a shutdown corner for many years. He has 25 interceptions, 12 fumble recoveries but they don’t tell the story of his dominance in the defensive backfield. Grade: A